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Microsoft is moving to modern protocols and improving the security of connections.
Microsoft has announced that it will end support for PPTP and L2TP protocols in future versions of Windows Server, due to the need to strengthen data security.
Protocols that have long been used to organize VPN connections are gradually giving way to more secure and modern solutions — SSTP and IKEv2. While PPTP and L2TP remain available to users, the company recommends switching to new technologies that provide a higher level of protection.
Deprecation of protocols does not mean that they will be removed immediately. This is only a stage in the product life cycle where a feature stops evolving and may be removed in future releases. During the transition, users will be given a sufficiently long period to adapt to new solutions and update their systems.
PPTP and L2TP, while both reliable VPN tools, can no longer provide the necessary level of security due to known vulnerabilities. Today, they do not meet modern data protection standards, which makes their use less effective in the face of growing cyber threats.
Switching to SSTP and IKEv2, according to Microsoft, will provide higher security, improved performance, and stable connections. SSTP uses SSL/TLS encryption, easily passes through most firewalls and proxy servers, and is easy to set up. IKEv2, on the other hand, supports strong encryption algorithms and authentication methods, and works efficiently when changing networks, which is especially important for mobile users.
Microsoft draws attention to the fact that PPTP and L2TP will still be available for outbound VPN connections. However, Windows RRAS servers will not accept inbound connections that use these protocols. You can migrate to new technologies by following the instructions for setting up a VPN server based on SSTP and IKEv2.
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Microsoft has announced that it will end support for PPTP and L2TP protocols in future versions of Windows Server, due to the need to strengthen data security.
Protocols that have long been used to organize VPN connections are gradually giving way to more secure and modern solutions — SSTP and IKEv2. While PPTP and L2TP remain available to users, the company recommends switching to new technologies that provide a higher level of protection.
Deprecation of protocols does not mean that they will be removed immediately. This is only a stage in the product life cycle where a feature stops evolving and may be removed in future releases. During the transition, users will be given a sufficiently long period to adapt to new solutions and update their systems.
PPTP and L2TP, while both reliable VPN tools, can no longer provide the necessary level of security due to known vulnerabilities. Today, they do not meet modern data protection standards, which makes their use less effective in the face of growing cyber threats.
Switching to SSTP and IKEv2, according to Microsoft, will provide higher security, improved performance, and stable connections. SSTP uses SSL/TLS encryption, easily passes through most firewalls and proxy servers, and is easy to set up. IKEv2, on the other hand, supports strong encryption algorithms and authentication methods, and works efficiently when changing networks, which is especially important for mobile users.
Microsoft draws attention to the fact that PPTP and L2TP will still be available for outbound VPN connections. However, Windows RRAS servers will not accept inbound connections that use these protocols. You can migrate to new technologies by following the instructions for setting up a VPN server based on SSTP and IKEv2.
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